Introducing Three New Split-Second Chronographs From IWC (For The First Time Since 2006)

The Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante is back. Introduced in 1995, and updated in 2006, IWC’s split-second chronograph returns in a limited run. IWC announced three new models, in honor of the company’s European flagships in Milan, Paris, and Munich.

The Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante is back. Introduced in 1995, and updated in 2006, IWC’s slim split-seconds chronograph returns in a limited run. IWC announced three new models, in honor of the company’s European flagships in Milan, Paris, and Munich.

The original, 1995 split-seconds chronograph from IWC.

What we’re getting (for the first time in 10 years, we should add) is not one model presented three times with small variations, but three very different models, each with its own dial configuration and engraving at the back.

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The Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante Edition "Boutique Milano" (Ref. IW371215) comes in a 41mm red gold case, while the Edition "Boutique Rue de la Paix" (Ref. IW371216), and the Edition "Boutique Munich" (Ref. IW371217), are both stainless steel models. All three timepieces are powered by Calibre 76240, a hand-wound with a power reserve of 44 hours. They are each engraved at the back with their city icon, according to IWC. The Milan edition also features a tachymeter scale (first seen in the 2004 Ref. 371212).

Edition 'Boutique Milano'

Edition 'Boutique Munich'

Edition 'Boutique Rue de la Paix'

The Milan edition (limited to 100 pieces) is available today for €21,500, but potential clients will have to wait until December for the Paris edition (250 pieces), and the Spring of 2017 for the Munich edition (another 250 pieces).